GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
conventionagreement
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
neophytea new convert : proselyte
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate